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Breaking down the gerrymandering battle across the U.S.

Breaking down the gerrymandering battle across the U.S.

Summary

Florida recently approved a new congressional map that favors one political party. This change is part of a larger trend across the United States where states redraw voting districts to benefit certain parties.

Key Facts

  • Florida is the latest state to pass a partisan congressional map.
  • Partisan maps are designed to give an advantage to one political party.
  • Congressional redistricting happens after the census to adjust districts for population changes.
  • Redistricting can impact election outcomes by changing which voters are grouped together.
  • This practice is often called gerrymandering when used to favor one party unfairly.
  • Similar changes are taking place in other states across the country.
  • CBS News is covering the nationwide impact of these redistricting moves.
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